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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.84, 22,613.96 and 9,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.84, 22,613.96 and 9,075.49 is: 13,616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.84 : 22,613.96 = 9,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.84/22,613.96 = 9,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.84x = 22,613.96 × 9,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.84x = 205,232,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,232,767.84/15,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.06

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